Bickley and Sundridge vs Woolwich Common

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bickley and Sundridge Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Woolwich Common Metropolitan Police Service

      Bickley and Sundridge vs Woolwich Common Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bickley and Sundridge
      Metropolitan Police Service
      1,409 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      38.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Woolwich Common
      Metropolitan Police Service
      8,358 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.8% trend
      27.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bickley and Sundridge
      B Woolwich Common
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,409
      8,358
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,397
      8,207
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.9%
      ↑1.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.2%
      27.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bickley and Sundridge
      B Woolwich Common
      Violent Crime
      334 ↑0%
      2,640 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      230 ↑11%
      1,596 ↓2%
      Other Theft
      109 ↓13%
      664 ↓2%
      Vehicle Crime
      222 ↓14%
      513 ↓4%
      Burglary
      93 ↓15%
      329 ↑11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      146 ↑40%
      453 ↓5%
      Drugs
      32 ↑33%
      437 ↓1%
      Public Order
      82 ↑9%
      592 ↑9%
      Robbery
      15 ↓17%
      218 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      98 ↑9%
      465 ↑15%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↑50%
      242 ↑11%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓50%
      40 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑0%
      67 ↑18%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓18%
      102 ↑16%
      Overall Verdict
      A Bickley and Sundridge is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bickley and Sundridge safer than Woolwich Common?

      Bickley and Sundridge has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,409 crimes in the last 12 months. Woolwich Common has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 8,358 crimes. Bickley and Sundridge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bickley and Sundridge vs Woolwich Common?

      Bickley and Sundridge shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Woolwich Common shows +1.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bickley and Sundridge and Woolwich Common?

      In Bickley and Sundridge, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (334 incidents). In Woolwich Common, it is Violent Crime (2,640 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bickley and Sundridge and Woolwich Common?

      Bickley and Sundridge recorded 230 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Woolwich Common recorded 1,596. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Bickley and Sundridge vs Woolwich Common?

      Violent crime in Bickley and Sundridge totalled 334 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,640 in Woolwich Common. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bickley and Sundridge and Woolwich Common in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bickley and Sundridge recorded 1,397 crimes (now 1,409, a change of +0.9%). Woolwich Common recorded 8,207 crimes previously (now 8,358, +1.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bickley and Sundridge and Woolwich Common?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Bickley and Sundridge has a resolution rate of 38.2% and Woolwich Common has 27.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bickley and Sundridge and Woolwich Common?

      Bickley and Sundridge falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Woolwich Common is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Bickley and Sundridge and Woolwich Common?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Bickley and Sundridge or Woolwich Common on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bickley and Sundridge and Woolwich Common. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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